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<div class="heading">The Promised Seed</div>
<div class="center"><b>[under construction]</b><br/><br/><br/></div>

<p class="topic">Below are <i>quick links</i> to the topics within this page.</p>
<p class="topic"><a href="#thySeed">Thy Seed</a></p>
<p class="topic"><a href="#theWay">The Way</a></p>
<p class="topic"><a href="#ladderofGod">The ladder of God</a></p>
<p class="topic"><a href="#inThySeed">In thy seed</a></p>
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<p>In the circle of religion concerning "God", for Judaism, Islam and Christianity, 
we may have heard of the "Promised Seed".
<br/>Who are the promised seed?
<br/>Are they Jews?
<br/>Are they Musliums?
<br/>Are they Christians?
<br/>Are they unbelievers?
<br/>Let's investigate this at its' origin, in the scripture.
</p>

<h4 id="thySeed">Thy Seed</h4>
<p>The promised seed or "thy seed" or offspring come from many places in scripture 
but they all point to the one time when God made the promise to Abraham ... <!--that ? starts ? with--> e.g. Genesis 21:12.
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<blockquote><b>Genesis 21:12</b>
<br/><span class="small"><b>(KJV)</b></span> 
And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall <b>thy seed</b> be called.
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<br/><span class="small"><b>(NIV)</b></span>
But God said to him, "Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you, because it is through Isaac that <b>your offspring</b> <sup>[Or <i>seed</i>]</sup> will be reckoned. 
</blockquote>
Notice scripture explicitly use "<i>seed</i>", the seed <b>is</b> not many seed but <b>one</b> seed.
<blockquote><b>Romans 9:6-8</b>
<br/><span class="small"><b>(KJV)</b></span> 
<sup class="verseNum">6</sup> Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
<sup class="verseNum">7</sup> Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall <b>thy seed</b> be called.
<sup class="verseNum">8</sup> That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of <b>the promise</b> are counted for the seed.
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<br/><span class="small"><b>(NIV)</b></span>
<sup class="verseNum">6</sup> It is not as though God's word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. 
<sup class="verseNum">7</sup> Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham's children. On the contrary, "It is through Isaac that <b>your offspring</b> will be reckoned."<sup>[Gen. 21:12]</sup> 
<sup class="verseNum">8</sup> In other words, it is not the natural children who are God's children, but it is the children of <b>the promise</b> who are regarded as Abraham's offspring.
</blockquote>
<p>Apostle Paul through the Holy Spirit also explain this to us... 
nonetheless the Word does not reveal this plainly for reason.
Thus in Romans 9:7 that "<i>seed</i>" is also the <b>one</b> seed and <b>one</b> offspring.
</p>
<p>And the children of <b>the promise</b>, that is children of <b>the promised</b> one, 
or children of <b>the promised</b> seed, "<b>the promise</b>" is also pointing to one not many.
</p>

<h4 id="theWay">The Way</h4>
<blockquote><b>Hebrews 10:19-20</b>
<br/><span class="small"><b>(KJV)</b></span> 
<sup class="verseNum">19</sup> Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
<sup class="verseNum">20</sup> By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through <b>the veil</b>, that is to say, <b>his flesh</b>;
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<br/><span class="small"><b>(NIV)</b></span>
<sup class="verseNum">19</sup> Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 
<sup class="verseNum">20</sup> by a new and living way opened for us through <b>the curtain</b>, that is, <b>his body</b>,
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<p>Only <b>through His flesh</b>... through his body could one go from the court yard to the holy place 
<span class="small">(middle part of the tabernacle)</span>.
</p>
<p>Also <b>by His blood</b> could we go from the holy place to the holy of holy, 
or the Holiest place <span class="small">(the third & last part of the tabernacle)</span>.
The Holiest place house the ark of covernant, the throne of God.
</p>
<p>Stress again: His flesh is represented symbolically in the tabernacle by the first veil or the curtain 
that separate the court yard to the holy place.
</p>
<p>When the soldier pierced His body with the spear (John 19:34), 
this had also rent the first veil (Matthew 27:51, Mark 15:38, Luke 23:45).
The first veil is the one separate the court yard and the sanctuary 
where the candlestick, table and shewbread are located. (... Hebrews 9:2-3)
</p>
<p>Is there another way? 
Anyone who is not approved by the Law, will have been struck... by the guardian angels.
No, there is no other way.
</p>
<blockquote>
<b>John 14:6 (King James Version)</b> 
<br/>Jesus saith unto him, I am <b>the way, the truth, and the life</b>: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
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<br/><b>John 14:6 (New International Version)</b> 
<br/>Jesus answered, "I am <b>the way and the truth and the life</b>. No one comes to the Father except through me.
</blockquote>
<p>Arthur's strongest believe: (todo list!)
<br/>By earthly way did His blood also sprinkle on the earthly seat of the Ark... 
<blockquote>
<b>Genesis 22:14 (King James Version)</b> 
<br/>And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, <b>In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen</b>.
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<br/><b>Genesis 22:14 (New International Version)</b>
<br/>So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided."
</blockquote>
King James Version interpret it rightly, <b>in</b> the mount of the LORD, the provision and the evidence "<b>it</b>" shall be seen.
</p>
<p>Spiritually did also these thing occured... (will quote ref)
His Word transpire many realm, the ones we know of physical and spiritual. 
Since He's God, so all things conform to His Word accordingly.
</p>

<h4 id="ladderofGod">The ladder of God</h4>
The key to seeing this scripture is where the "angels of God ascending and descending".
If in doubt read or attend Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) Genesis lessons.
<blockquote><b>Genesis 28:10-12</b>
<br/><span class="small"><b>(KJV)</b></span> 
<sup class="verseNum">10</sup> And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.
<sup class="verseNum">11</sup> And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.
<sup class="verseNum">12</sup> And he dreamed, and behold a <b>ladder</b> set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.
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<br/><span class="small"><b>(NIV)</b></span>
<sup class="verseNum">10</sup> Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. 
<sup class="verseNum">11</sup> When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 
<sup class="verseNum">12</sup> He had a dream in which he saw a <b>stairway</b> <sup>[Or <i>ladder</i>]</sup> resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
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<blockquote><b>John 1:50-51</b>
<br/><span class="small"><b>(KJV)</b></span> 
<sup class="verseNum">50</sup> Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
<sup class="verseNum">51</sup> And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the <b>Son of man</b>.
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<br/><span class="small"><b>(NIV)</b></span>
<sup class="verseNum">50</sup> Jesus said, "You believe<sup>[Or Do you believe ...?]</sup> because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You shall see greater things than that."
<sup class="verseNum">51</sup> He then added, "I tell you<sup>[The Greek is plural.]</sup> the truth, you<sup>[The Greek is plural.]</sup> shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the <b>Son of Man</b>."
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<h4 id="inThySeed">In thy seed</h4>
...in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
<blockquote><b>Genesis 28:13-15</b>
<br/><span class="small"><b>(KJV)</b></span> 
<sup class="verseNum">13</sup> And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;
<sup class="verseNum">14</sup> And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and <b>in thy seed</b> shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
<sup class="verseNum">15</sup> And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will <b>not leave thee, until</b> I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.
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<br/><span class="small"><b>(NIV)</b></span>
<sup class="verseNum">13</sup> There above it <sup>[Or There beside him ]</sup> stood the LORD, and he said: "I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying. 
<sup class="verseNum">14</sup> Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and <b>your offspring</b>. 
<sup class="verseNum">15</sup> I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will <b>not leave you until</b> I have done what I have promised you."
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Also Genesis 28:15 "<b>until</b>" I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.
<p>... <i>may add more details and/or change details one day!</i>
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<p>When His purpose have been accomplished, earthly and spiritual Israel do end. 
Do not mix up spiritual Israel with Kingdom of God. 
Spiritual Israel is not the Kingdom of God. 
Kingdom of God is "Faith, Hope and Love" these are forever.
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Genesis 28 (King James Version)
13And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;
14And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
15And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

Genesis 28 (New International Version)
13 There above it [Or There beside him ] stood the LORD, and he said: "I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying. 
14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. 
15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."

VERSE  15And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

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